NPA was focused (thanks, in part, to funding from the County Parks Department) on stabilizing/preserving Potter’s Bridge, now recognized as an integral feature of our community and a local treasure.

Through the efforts of NPA and the Hamilton County Historical Society, the Hamilton County Commissioners decided to accurately renovate the Sheriff ’s Residence and Courthouse — finally dispelling rumors of demolition for parking lots or a more modern structure.

1995

First year of the creation of the “Most Endangered List.” Four structures on this list still appear on the list!

Potter’s Bridge is listed on this first list.

Out of the 10 properties on the first Most Endangered List, 4 are saved, 3 are lost.

NPA was concerned about the razing of structures by the county and city for surface lots. NPA president, Geoff Davis, quoted Kent Shuttle who advised Noblesville “against the creation of a parking donut to be created between downtown and adjoining neighborhoods. The visual no-man’s land created by parking donuts around a commercial district actually discourages visitors because of its blank, desolate ugliness.”

1996

NPA purchased the Essington House (208 N. 9th Street) from the County to prevent its demolition for a surface parking lot.

1998

The Century Plaque program was initiated.

The Essington House (208 N. 9th Street) was paid off by the Davidsons. Deed restrictions were put in place to require the exterior be historically maintained and to prevent a business from operating out of the home.

1999

Work began by community members to establish a historic district on N. 9th Street.

2000

The first Century Plaques were awarded, 4 in total.

NPA membership grew to an all-time high, growing by 35 percent, for a total of 152 individual and family memberships.

2001

NPA’s website was launched.

2003

NPA sought to hire a part-time secretary, NPA’s first paid position offered.

2005

NPA Board creates strategic planning goals.

Hare House and Axline House and carriage house were moved.

The Conner Street National Register Historic District was publicly recognized by the installation of a state plaque which was funded in part by NPA, Indiana Historical Bureau, and the Hamilton County Convention and Vistor's Bureau (HCCVB).

2006

Launch of the 1st Annual Garden Tour in June.

2009

Launch of the 1st Annual Holiday Home Tour in conjunction with Noblesville Main Street events.

Re-launch of the Most Endangered List to raise community awareness of significant structures that were in danger of being lost forever.

Efforts to prevent the rezoning of 1135 Conner Street raised awareness and encouraged community action.

NPA holds another online restoration workshop, this time in partnership with Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks. The complete workshop is available at: www.vimeo.com/76854920

2014

NPA met with City of Noblesville’s Engineering Department about concerns over brick sidewalk removal. The Department agreed to contact NPA when sidewalks are slated for replacement so that NPA might reach out to homeowners. It is possible with cooperation between the city, NPA, and homeowners to work out arrangements for relaying brick sidewalks. In line with this progress, NPA held a restoration workshop on brick sidewalk maintenance and basic repair.

NPA helped lead the way to save the historic Kincaid/Flanagan House in Fishers. While the home is outside of our typical boundaries, interested NPA members could not stand by and watch this horrible loss. NPA worked to form a partnership with Hamilton County Tourism, Indiana Landmarks, Ambassador House, Hamilton County Historical Society, and local residents to find a positive outcome thanks to the cooperation of land developers Thompson Thrift (who had planned on the Kincaid House demo but instead donated $20K towards the move), the City of Fishers (who had approved the demo, but was helpful once it became clear the home could be saved), and Navient (who stepped up and donated the land where the home was eventually moved).

NPA held the 1st Annual Neighborhood Family Picnic at Seminary Park. It was a lovely day of games, conversation, and food